Indian Women's Football Team Arrives in Nairobi for FIFA Series 2026
Indian Women's Team Prepares for FIFA Series 2026
The Indian senior women's football team has landed in Nairobi on April 7, 2026, in anticipation of the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya, which is set to take place during the April FIFA International Women's Match Window.
As per the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the Blue Tigresses are scheduled to face the host nation, Kenya, in the semi-final on April 11 at 20:30 IST. Earlier that day, Australia will compete against Malawi in the first semi-final at 16:30 IST.
The winners and losers of these semi-finals will meet in the final and third-place match, respectively, on April 15, with all games being held at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Crispin Chettri has been reinstated as the head coach of the Indian women's national team, which features a 22-member squad for this friendly tournament. Sujata Kar, recognized as the AIFF Women’s Coach of the Year in 2025, will serve as the assistant coach, while Fysal K Bapu takes on the role of goalkeeping coach.
Here is the squad representing India for the FIFA Series 2026 Kenya:
Goalkeepers: Adrija Sarkhel, Linthoingambi Devi Maibam, Shreya Hooda.
Defenders: Astam Oraon, Juli Kishan, Martina Thokchom, Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam, Purnima Kumari, Sarita Yumnam.
Midfielders: Aveka Singh, Babina Devi Lisham, Jasoda Munda, Priyadharshini Selladurai, Priyangka Devi Naorem, Sanfida Nongrum, Shilky Devi Hemam.
Forwards: Karishma Shirvoikar, Kaviya Pakkirisamy, Lynda Kom Serto, Malavika P, Pyari Xaxa, Rimpa Haldar.
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Crispin Chettri
Assistant Coach: Sujata Kar
Goalkeeping Coach: Fysal K Bapu
FIFA Series 2026 Kenya Match Schedule:
Semi-final 1 — 16:30 IST, April 11: Australia vs Malawi
Semi-final 2 — 20:30 IST, April 11: Kenya vs India
Third-place match — 16:30 IST, April 15
Final — 20:30 IST, April 15